Magmounts are for young players. :) About to embark on my Outback D-STAR installation. I'm pretty sure I can hide every wire and not butcher anything in the process. Definitely going to drill a hole for the antenna, but far enough back not to interfere with the sunroof gizmo. I like your idea to put the transceiver under a seat and GPS antenna inside at the back.
Good video but I saw nothing about installing. Great explanation about tools used prior to install and things shown "post" install. I see mateo1726 thought this was an install video too, where pieces parts were actually installed, disconnected and reconnected, wires cut and crimped, etc. You know what I mean, installing.
I never really came up with a good place to hang the microphone. Still working on it. If I was willing to put holes in the car it would be easier. I like that mobiles are high power, never run out of batteries, and use an outside antenna, but it's hard to put them in newer smaller cars like my Subaru.
Your mag mount antenna is totally silly. "Affecting resale value" is absolutely no excuse whatsoever. I bought my 2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i in April of 2014, and by June I had a professionally-installed NMO mount put into the roof. It has been there for over 10 years now with zero leaks, zero rust, zero problems -- but absolutely great antenna performance using Larsen dual-band whips -- the NMO 270 and it's shorter version. I keep my cars long-term, and if you have a Subaru Outback, you should do likewise. You'll never be able to get a better car than the one you have now. BTW what you made is not an "installation" video. It is more of a "post-installation" video. Take your Outback to a local Motorola radio shop and have them install that NMO mount. You won't regret it, and they do that sort of thing all day long, so it won't take long or cost very much.
If worried about wire melting you could also wrap the wires in Tesa's high heat wire harness tape.
Magmounts are for young players. :) About to embark on my Outback D-STAR installation. I'm pretty sure I can hide every wire and not butcher anything in the process. Definitely going to drill a hole for the antenna, but far enough back not to interfere with the sunroof gizmo. I like your idea to put the transceiver under a seat and GPS antenna inside at the back.
How do you get the headliner down, then back up again to install the mount?
Helpful video. Considering an install on a 2015 Outback.
Good video but I saw nothing about installing. Great explanation about tools used prior to install and things shown "post" install. I see mateo1726 thought this was an install video too, where pieces parts were actually installed, disconnected and reconnected, wires cut and crimped, etc. You know what I mean, installing.
Thanks for the info.
Might be picking up a Motorola. Nice video. Audacity to drill that hole in the firewall.
Some good tips.
31075, cool crowd on there! 73 DJ6KR
never had an issues with resale value with a cap on the permanent mount when selling. Never became a conversation.
I think you did a good job but it still looks bad. I think I am gonna have to stick to my handhelds and a base station
I never really came up with a good place to hang the microphone. Still working on it. If I was willing to put holes in the car it would be easier. I like that mobiles are high power, never run out of batteries, and use an outside antenna, but it's hard to put them in newer smaller cars like my Subaru.
@@joshbloom9646 I have the same problem my small SUV is a lease and I am not willing to drill. Thank you for giving so many tips in the video though!
All tools and parts, no install advice.
Your mag mount antenna is totally silly. "Affecting resale value" is absolutely no excuse whatsoever. I bought my 2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i in April of 2014, and by June I had a professionally-installed NMO mount put into the roof. It has been there for over 10 years now with zero leaks, zero rust, zero problems -- but absolutely great antenna performance using Larsen dual-band whips -- the NMO 270 and it's shorter version. I keep my cars long-term, and if you have a Subaru Outback, you should do likewise. You'll never be able to get a better car than the one you have now.
BTW what you made is not an "installation" video. It is more of a "post-installation" video.
Take your Outback to a local Motorola radio shop and have them install that NMO mount. You won't regret it, and they do that sort of thing all day long, so it won't take long or cost very much.